"Outdoor Dining Area" Wine Bars in Zurich
The Mövenpick wine bar comes up with a lot for its wine-loving guests. Every Friday a first-class "Big Bottle" is uncorked, on Saturday there is a "Soirée de Champagne", plus a selection of over 500 wines from the old and new world.
The COR is the latest prank from Zineb Hattab, the city's most famous vegan chef. In this cosy wine bistro, she pays homage to the bar culture of her native Catalonia. The tapas are accompanied by an exciting selection of wines put together by sommelier Bernd Vogel.
There are over 100 items on the menu and the team will be happy to help you choose your favourite wine. The starters available to order range from homemade sourdough bread, pickles, cheese and charcuterie to delicious tinned fish and seafood.
With a fine selection of natural wines by the glass, 169 West is a trendy spot. In addition to selected coffee specialties, lovingly prepared, home-made dishes are also served here. The ambience is cosy, warm and inviting.
Only the best wines make it onto the wine list carefully compiled by Smith & Smith. This is accompanied by the finest cuts of meat from Luma and other excellent dishes. The industrial charm that the former factory building has retained is also a delight.
The Meierei is located in a converted building, once a plumber's workshop in district 6. Corinne Lüthi-Meier and Markus Lüthi serve naturally grown wines in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also a wide selection of fine snacks and some hot dishes in the evening.
The Più Vino Bar offers the right wine for every taste, from fine wines such as Sassicaia or Lodovico, which are also served by the glass, to refreshing German Riesling, Prosecco and even non-alcoholic sparkling wine. There are also appetisers from Italy.
In front of the Südhang Weine store in the market hall in the Viadukt, you can order a great selection of the fine wines sold here by the glass. There are also oysters and other delicacies such as tartare and charcuterie from the butcher right opposite.
The Greek word for "cheers" is yamas. To toast each other, the Mediterranean bistro and wine bar offers a remarkable selection of Greek wines and authentic Greek delicacies in a mezze style.
In summer, Champagne specialities from Krug are served on the terrace of the luxury Dolder Hotel. In fine weather you can enjoy the view over the city of Zurich and fast food on a fine-dining level, created by chef Heiko Niederer himself.
Legère on Badenerstrasse serves uncomplicated bar cuisine and fine natural wines from Eastern Europe. The modernly furnished bar is a bit out of the way from other Zurich hotspots, but it's worth a visit even for those who don't live in the neighbourhood.
The D-Vino in Seefeld follows the same philosophy as the branch on Bahnhofstrasse. Here, people meet to enjoy wine in an uncomplicated and cultivated way, every bottle is uncorked from four decilitres, and the range of wines by the glass is also extensive.
Frisk Fisk is a fish restaurant and salmon bar. However, it doesn't just serve fresh fish, but also exciting natural wines. The restaurant in Niederdorf is a great place to meet for an aperitif with a glass of wine or craft beer, accompanied by a few oysters and delicious smoked salmon from Norway.
The Vineria Centrale is the perfect place to end the day in southern Italy. Host Dario Bischofberger demonstrates his skill in selecting wines, accompanied by exquisite antipasti, cheerful music and plenty of Italian joie de vivre.
Hirschen's Weinschenke is a wonderful place to meet for a nice glass of wine and enjoy the special atmosphere of the medieval vaulted cellar. There are almost 100 exquisite wines on the menu, accompanied by small but delicious dishes.
Dieter Meier implements his visions to perfection. This is also evident in his Argentinian gem in the heart of Zurich. All the cuts come from cattle from Meier's Ojo de Agua farm in Argentina. They are accompanied by award-winning wines made from grapes from Mendoza and Patagonia.
In addition to specialty coffee, snacks and homemade drinks, ACID also offers a curated selection of special natural wines. The ambience is trendy and the young clientele like to sit outside and watch the hustle and bustle on the Langstrasse nightlife area.
